1522.03
Implementation and enforcement of compact.

The chief of the division of soil
and water resources shall do all of the following:

(A)
Adopt rules in accordance with
Chapter 119. of the Revised Code for the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of the great lakes-st. Lawrence river basin water
resources compact;

(B)
Enforce the great lakes-st. Lawrence
river basin water resources compact and take appropriate actions to effectuate
its purposes and intent

;

(C)
Adopt rules
in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code for the development,
implementation, administration, and enforcement of any permit program
established under this chapter.

Rules adopted under this section shall be no more stringent
than the great lakes-st. Lawrence river basin water resources compact.
The chief shall convene a working group consisting of
parties with interests in Lake Erie, the Lake Erie watershed, and the great
lakes-st. Lawrence river basin water resources compact. The working group shall
consult with the chief regarding the adoption of rules under this
section.